GSTN

We can understand the necessity of the GSTN as discussed under the
vision, mission and values statement given in
https://www.gstn.org/vision-mission-and-values/

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

To become a trusted National Information Utility (NIU) which provides reliable, efficient and robust IT Backbone for the smooth functioning of the Goods & Services Tax regimen enabling economic agents to leverage the entire nation as One Market with minimal Indirect Tax compliance cost.

Mission

• Provide common and shared IT infrastructure and services to the Central and State Governments, Tax Payers and other stakeholders for implementation of the Goods & Services Tax (GST).

• Provide common Registration, Return and Payment services to the Tax payers.
  Partner with other agencies for creating an efficient and user-friendly GST Eco-system.

• Encourage and collaborate with GST Suvidha Providers (GSPs) to roll out GST Applications for providing simplified services to the stakeholders.

• Carry out research, study best practises and provide Training and Consultancy to the Tax authorities and other stakeholders.

• Provide efficient Backend Services to the Tax Departments of the Central and State Governments on request.

• Develop Tax Payer Profiling Utility (TPU) for Central and State Tax Administration.

• Assist Tax authorities in improving Tax compliance and transparency of Tax Administration system.

• Deliver any other services of relevance to the Central and State Governments and other stakeholders on request.

Values

• Inclusiveness
• Efficiency
• Transparency
• Commitment
• Collaboration
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Accountability